Their dream to improve the quality of young people’s lives is what led celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, along with board members Mark Romig and Michael Thompson to cook up their annual full-weekend fundraising festival that includes “Boudin, Bourbon & Beer” and “Carnivale du Vin.” Now in its 10th year, the weekend […]
A few days ago, I came across an unforgettable video online. It is about a charismatic young man who plays the piano and writes his own music. He never had any formal training; he plays by ear. He is a talented and optimistic kid who, fortunately, found his way to Covenant House. He was homeless, […]